Sunday morning will be chilly for tailgaters, but temperatures are expected to climb into the low 50s by kickoff time.
No rain in sight. No snow in sight. No blasts of Arctic air heading this way.
For early December in New Jersey, it's shaping up to be a very good day for football Sunday afternoon when the Jets take on the Giants.
KICKOFF WEATHER OUTLOOK
Dress extra warm if you're planning to arrive early for some tailgating. (Saed Hindash | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)Forecasters are calling for mostly sunny skies throughout the afternoon and temperatures hovering around 54 degrees at kickoff time, at 1 p.m., then dropping to 52 later on.
With just a gentle breeze of 5 mph, no wind chill is expected, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast.
TAILGATE ALERT
If you're planning to get to MetLife Stadium early for some pre-game festivities, bundle up. The morning will be a chilly one in East Rutherford, with temperatures ranging from 37 degrees at 9 a.m. to 43 at 10 a.m. before warming up to 51 at noon.
WHAT TO WEAR
Best bet for a cool afternoon in the low 50s: Dress in layers, starting with a long-sleeved T-shirt or flannel shirt, topped with a hooded sweatshirt and -- for those of you who get cold easily when standing in one spot for a long time -- a windbreaker or track jacket. You can always strip off the extra layer if the sun is warming you up.
Recommended accessories: Light gloves and wool hats or headbands, especially for the early tailgaters.
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WEATHER FACTOIDS
On Dec. 6 in East Rutherford, the normal high is 47 degrees and the normal low is 32 degrees. Predicted for this Sunday is a high of 54 and a low of 33. On this date last year, the high was 46 and the low was 40, according to AccuWeather data.
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